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Cottage cheese cinnamon roll mug cake served in a white mug with cinnamon and icing

Cottage Cheese Cinnamon Roll Mug Cake

A cozy and quick single-serve dessert that captures the comforting flavors of cinnamon rolls with a gooey center and tangy topping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 1 minute
Total Time 11 minutes
Servings: 1 serving
Course: Breakfast, Dessert
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Mug Cake Base
  • 0.25 cup cottage cheese Use smooth cottage cheese; blend if lumpy.
  • 1 piece egg Can be replaced with a flax 'egg' for a vegan option.
  • 2 tbsp almond flour or oat flour Almond flour for a nutty flavor; oat flour for a bready texture.
  • 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey Adjust sweetness to taste.
  • 0.5 tsp vanilla extract
  • 0.5 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 0.25 tsp baking powder
  • 1 pinch salt
For the Gooey Cinnamon Center
  • 1 tsp maple syrup for gooey center
  • 0.25 tsp cinnamon for gooey center
For the Topping
  • 1 tbsp Greek yogurt or cream cheese Add sweetener to taste.
  • 1 to taste sweetener (e.g., maple syrup)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a microwave-safe mug, combine cottage cheese, egg, almond flour, maple syrup, vanilla extract, ground cinnamon, baking powder, and a pinch of salt. Mix until as smooth as possible.
Gooey Center
  1. In a small bowl, mix maple syrup with cinnamon. Spoon this mixture into the center of the batter and swirl gently.
Microwaving
  1. Microwave on high for 60 to 90 seconds until the cake is set and puffed. Check at 60 seconds and add time as needed.
Topping
  1. Mix Greek yogurt or cream cheese with sweetener and spoon over the warm cake.
Serving
  1. Enjoy directly from the mug, adding a sprinkle of cinnamon or nuts if desired.

Notes

This mug cake is best enjoyed fresh. Leftovers can be stored covered in the fridge for up to 2 days. For a make-ahead option, mix dry ingredients in advance.